Morena
Chico Lobo Lyrics

The lyrics of Chico Lobo's song Morena describe a traditional Brazilian romance. The song begins with the repetition of "Oh le le" followed by "Que a viola cantou," which means "the guitar sang." The guitar is a symbol of Brazilian folk music and is central to this romantic serenade. The singer then addresses a woman, referred to as "morena," who is the object of his love. He sings, "Cantou pro luar / Ai morena quem te falou / Ai morena do meu amor," which means "It sang to the moon / Oh morena, who told you / Oh morena of my love." The singer is praising the music of the guitar, which he believes has the power to communicate his feelings to his beloved.

The song then goes on to describe the singer's attempt to reach the object of his love. He sends a message to her asking her to come see him. She responds that she might be able to come the following week. The guitar is still present in the song as it is said to be waiting on the banks of the river. The singer then describes his journey to take the woman across the river in his little boat, symbolizing his journey to bring his love closer to him. The repetition of "Oh le le" throughout the song emphasizes the romantic and folkloric nature of the ballad, reinforcing the cultural significance of the serenade.